File Under: Rock The Party


Here at Airbag Radio we are big fans of music that pushes boundaries, exposes the creator (or Creator) and challenges the listener.  But, sometimes you just gotta cut loose and indulge in some fun.  For those moments when you're seeking pure pop exuberance, we highly recommend Girl Talk, mashup DJ extraordinaire.    Girl Talk is known for shaking together the most unlikely of musical combinations into on hell of a party.  His newest album, Feed The Animals, combines over 300 samples into an hour long party jam.  This one's also pay what you want, Radiohead-style.  All the fun of pop music, none of the guilt.  Check it out here!

FYI...

...there is a new film forthcoming from the producer of Paris, Je T'aime.  This one's called New York, I Love You and is apparently the sequel to the former.  However, based on the trailer, we may be sitting this one out.  "Why?," you ask.  Well it's just that we don't recall the first film being so focused on the city that it served to honor.  Rather the city served as an elegant backdrop to each unfolding story.  Based on the trailer, this one's all about the city and all it's magnificence.  Don't get us wrong, we love New York, but it seems that the heart of Paris Je T'aime has been lost in translation.  We've got our fingers crossed that this is just a bad representation.  Decide for yourself.  See Trailer Below.  Release date: 2.13.2009


So Long...



Words simply can't do justice.  Leroi was great.  He'll be missed.

Jay-Z and Oasis Come Together

That's right!  The feuding Titans have put down their fists and hit the studio together for a new music project titled OJayZis.  OK, so, maybe it's not exactly like that.  Oasis and Jay-Z actually have nothing to do with OJayZis other than that they are responsible for all of the tunes mashed together by Cookin' Soul for this mashup project.  It's not quite The Grey Album, but it's pretty good.  Check it out here.  Let us know what you think.  And for more Jay-Z/Oasis mashups, check out DJ Danny Diggz work on "Jackin' Jay-Z."

Quote To Remember

"I came to this world with nothing, and I'll leave with nothing but love. Everything else is just borrowed." -Mike Skinner aka The Streets

Still Stoned

In response to our recent critique, Rolling Stone has decided to downsize and revamp their magazine.  We'll see if they revamp their cover policy.  For more click here.

New Tunes From Bobby D.

OK, not quite new, but new to us.  This October will see the release of Tell Tale Signs, volume eight in the Bob Dylan Bootleg Series.  It's been three years since we last got a glimpse into the Dylan archives with the series' previous installment, No Direction Home.  Tell Tale Signs will deliver rare and unreleased songs recorded from 1989 to 2006.  Click below to get a taste of what's coming.



Fare Thee Well...


...thanks for the laughs.

Coming Attraction...


Duality Of Humanity, a solo exhibition from Shephard Fairey, the mind behind Obey Giant, opens , September 13th at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco.  All those interested in attending, say "Aye."

Recommended Reading

Interesting thoughts on the music's power to unite individuals and inspire change.

WTF?



OK, it's no news that Rolling Stone Magazine, has sold its soul a thousand times over and will perpetually burn in hell for the sins it has committed against the Rock & Roll it once championed so proudly, but this is un-fucking-believable!  The Fucking Jonas Brothers!  Are you kidding me?  How much did Disney shell out to buy this cover?  And which would be worse, if Disney paid to get these kids on the cover or if Rolling Stone chose to put them on it?

This is the ultimate all time low for Rolling Stone.  A magazine that featured John Lennon on it's very first covered.  A magazine that has had a long history of featuring thought-provoking images of envelope-pushing artists.  A magazine that now has given up all that it once represented and featured the clean-cut pre-fabricated all-American teen sensations, The Jonas Brothers.  To quote one of our dedicated readers, Anonymous, "Fuck Rolling Stone Magazine, that's what I say!"

When the cast of The Hills made the cover, I was optimistic about the future.  I thought to myself, "This is the lowest Rolling Stone can possible go.  This is the worst possible magazine cover.  It can't get any worse than this.  It's all uphill from here."  Apparently I was wrong.  It can get worse and it did.  And just like our current economy, we likely haven't hit the bottom yet.  Look for another spoke in Disney's corporate cog of machinery, Hannah Montana, on a future Rolling Stone near you.  

Atmosphere Comes Home

Well, not exactly.  Their home is in Minneapolis.  But they are coming to our hometown, Sacramento.  In fact they are gonna be right down the street from Airbag Radio Headquarters.  So close, in fact, that we might even invite Slug and Ant over to our spot for a little after-party.  Atmosphere's Paint The Nation Tour rolls into Empire, Friday, September 19th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, but if you hit us up, we can get you the pre-sale details.  (We'll keep you updated on the after-party!)

Check last week's performance on Letterman below.


Back To The Streets

Sorry guys, this post is completely un-Sesame Street related.  But it is Streets related.  As in The Streets.  As in we've got some more info on the forthcoming album from The Streets.  As in the album, Everything Is Borrowed, will be in stores in the UK on September 15th, which means it'll likely hit stores here on the 16th.  No official word yet though.  While we eagerly await all the genius that this album is sure to contain, you can head to the above link to grab a free download of the single "The Escapist."  As always, let us know what you think.  

Album Artwork Below